At the end of November, a dead wild boar infected with African Swine Fever was discovered in Łódź Voivodeship, prompting an investigation and the discovery of four additional carcasses within a 1,200‑meter radius.
ASF‑Positive Wild Boar Discovered in Łódź
At the end of November, a dead wild boar found in Łódź Voivodeship was confirmed by Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski to carry the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus. The animal was located in the rural Piotrków area, a zone that hosts one of Poland’s largest wild‑boar pig‑breeding centres, which maintains 1,076 herds and 436,051 pigs.
Prosecutor’s Investigation into Boar Disposal
On 25 November, an anonymous tip led prosecutors to a forest complex in Fałek, Piotrków County, where officers recovered a discarded, skinned, and gutless boar carcass. A complaint announced that a 4 December 2025 investigation was opened by the Piotrków Trybunalski District Prosecutor’s Office for unlawful acquisition of the carcass under Article 53(1)(5) of the Hunting Law. Tests confirmed the animal carried ASF, after which it was disposed of. A forensic veterinary report will seek to determine the cause of death and confirm any gunshot wound. The State Hunting Police in Łódź has been assigned to conduct the inquiry.
Four Additional Carcasses Secured in Surrounding Area
During a Friday press briefing, Minister Krajewski stated that within a 1,200‑meter radius of the original find site four more boar carcasses had been secured and are currently under examination. Genetic analysis of the November boar indicates the virus strain correlates with those circulating in Poland, though origins from another voivodeship cannot yet be excluded.
Minister’s Appeal to Farmers and Hunters
Minister Krajewski urged pig farmers, especially pork‑herd breeders, and hunters to limit visits to forests and pig farms, warning of unusual licence plates and situations that may signal illicit activity. He requested vigilance and prompt reporting to authorities. Veterinary specialist Paweł Meyer noted that ASF poses a threat to pigs and wild boar but does not jeopardise human health.